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147
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NORWAY, first half of the 20th century.
See original version (French)
147
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NORWAY, first half of the 20th century.
See original version (French)
Estimate €100 - €150
Voluntary lot
Description
NORWAY, first half of the 20th century.
Commemorative spoon in 830/1000 silver. The handle is shaped like King Saint Olav of Norway and decorated on the reverse with geometric interlacing; the bowl depicting, on one side, the Virgin and Child surrounded by a scroll engraved with the pious inscription in Old Norse: ‘Hear my voice, help me, Mary, for eternity, protect me’; the other side depicting the crowned Saint Olav, clad in chain mail, holding his characteristic axe and slaying the dragon, with the Latin inscription ‘Pray for me, Saint Olav’.
Length: 14 cm.
Weight: 56 g.
See original version (French)
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Ref. : 0028688 - 5
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